Coop’s Life Skills is a youth enrichment program founded in 2007 by 5-time NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers legend, Michael “Coop” Cooper and his son Michael Cooper II. CLS has a mission of enriching kid’s lives and building a better tomorrow. CLS address the alarming rise in obesity and other health and academic issues that disproportionately impact youth in disadvantaged communities across the country. CLS provides program participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge to make healthy choices in their every day lives.

Featured Partner

“OneWest Foundation has partnered with Coop’s Life Skills to launch a pilot regional program in Los Angeles. Programs will run in Pasadena, Compton, and other communities in the LA area through Spring 2011.”

Our Communities

“CLS is a fun and interactive program for youth. The program not only focuses on basketball skills, but it teaches youth life skills that children can incorporate to their everyday lives. Our kids loved every moment of it.”— Nicole Banks – West Angeles Youth Ministry